Chelsea Primary School Blog

Chelsea Primary School
10th December, 2015
Dates to Remember:
Chelsea Primary School Newsletter
Issue: 2015-37
News from the Principal
December
Christmas Concert
15th - Prep to Year 5
Reports sent home
There was certainly “tu-tu” much fun at the Christmas concert last night. The
weather was perfect for the occasion and it was great to see so many families
enjoying picnics together. I would like to thank everyone in the community for
supporting this event. It is a fantastic way to celebrate the year that was. I’m
sure photos from the night will start appearing on the blog very soon.
16th - Year 6 Graduation
dinner
15th and 16th - Beach
safety
17th - Year 6 Big Day Out
Staffing news
Year 6 Reports sent home
It is with sadness that we say farewell to Nicky Smith who will be teaching at
St. Leonards for 2016. Nicky has contributed to Chelsea PS in so many ways
over the past two years. She has taught in the Bunjil and the Birralee, been
our Bike Ed teacher, trained the first Chelsea PS aerobics team and
choreographed some outstanding performances for the school production and
Christmas Concert.
18th - End of year:
Last assembly 12.45pm
Early dismissal 1.30pm
January 2016
28th - First day of Term
for students
Principal: Michelle Liddle
Assistant Principal: Jan
Smith
Enquiries:
School Office 9773 2055
Argyle Ave Chelsea 3196
Web:
www.chelseaps.vic.edu.au
Melways Reference
97 C2
Last Friday we finalised our staffing for 2016. On Tuesday all students met
their teachers for next year. I would like to welcome Rob Guy, Andrew
Cumming and Jessica Doolan to our staff. Unfortunately, Rob is overseas at
present so was not able to meet his class, however many of the students know
Rob well from the Year 3/4 camp and his work in the Birralee.
Currently, Ms Heaton is on leave and the positions of Art and PE will be
confirmed at the beginning of 2016.
Principal
Michelle Liddle
Assistant Principal
Jan Smith
Technology/Music
David Hewet
Korean (0.6)
Sarah Park
Art
TBC
PE
TBC
Prep
Trudi Braysmith
Jessica Doolan
Grade 1/2
Chris Hulse
Leigh Renes
Kathy Braysmith
Nicole Dunne
Grade 3/4
Vicki Middleton
Wendy Stansfield
Mel Rochford
Andrew Cumming
Grade 5/6
Fiona Sewell
David North
Rob Guy
Business Manager
Jacky Russell
Office Manager
Jacqui Waltzer
Administration Officer
Ledam Nguyen
Primary Wellbeing Officer
Jenni Aldersea
Classroom Aides
Tanya Todd
Chris Johnstone
Melisa Wagner
Michelle Tilley
Today, we are another step closer to finalising the new uniform for 2016. Our uniform provider,
PSW, has processed a large number of new polo tops available to all students when the store
reopened on 4th January. There will be limited stock of the new brand hats at the start of the year,
as priority will be with Prep 2016 students. These families will be contacted by the school next week.
In anticipation of the cooler weather, windcheaters and bomber jackets will be available from early
March. The new price list is now available via the PSW website. I appreciate your patience at this
time. Our School Council, in conjunction with our school community, have worked hard to finalise
the new logo and uniform to ensure availability next year. As previous communicated, the new
uniform will be phased in over the next two years so there is no expectation for families to make this
investment immediately.
PSW website: http://www.psw.com.au/retail/schools/8509.pdf
Darren Lawson
School Council President
FROM THE WELLBEING TEAM - UP DAYS AND TRANSITION
On Tuesday students (including our new preppies) met their teachers and classmates for 2016.
Students enjoyed a range of activities including creating personal flags and dream classrooms, the
playing the snowball game and Gingerbread Glyph! Thank you to the teachers and the administration
staff for all the hard work in organising a ‘taste’ of what’s in store for our students next year and the
time spent organising classes and classrooms.
Many of our Year 6 students had their orientation day at secondary college on Tuesday. This transition can be
quite a daunting experience for students (and parents) however many stories of new friends, teachers, lockers,
different bells and learning spaces were shared on their return.
FINAL ASSEMBLY ON 18TH DECEMBER 2015
Our final assembly will take place on Friday 18th December at 12.45pm when we bid
farewell to our 2015 Year 6 students.
We warmly welcome our parents to attend. Students will be dismissed at 1.30pm.
WHAT A FABULOUS YEAR AT CHELSEA PRIMARY!
I cannot believe how fast this year has gone! What another fantastic year it’s been at
Chelsea Primary School working with Michelle and such a great group of teachers and
staff.
We are so fortunate have such wonderful students, staff and community who all make
Chelsea PS such a special place. Last night’s Christmas concert was a fabulous example.
What a night although there were a few very odd looking ballet dancers who made an appearance!
The success of Chelsea PS doesn’t just happen by chance – it stems from the collaboration and community spirit
that is created when students, staff and parents come together on a shared journey. I would therefore like to
thank all members of our school community - School Council, FOC, fundraisers, grant seekers, gardeners and
working bee-ers for their inspiration and support to make our school such a success during 2015!
To our year 6 students who are leaving Chelsea PS, I wish you all the very best in the next chapter of your
schooling. You have grown into a mature and responsible group of young people. It has been great getting to
know you all. We all look forward to your graduation next Wednesday evening and your return visits early next
year.
I can imagine many Year 6 parents can remember dropping your child off for their very first day of Primary
School and now you are very close to seeing them move onto their next school chapter. Thank you to our Year 6
families for their support over their years at Chelsea.
I wish everyone a safe and Merry Christmas and a relaxing holiday period, and look forward to catching up
with all your news on Thursday the 28th January 2016.
Jan Smith
Assistant Principal
LOST PROPERTY
The Never ending pile of uniforms is growing in the Birralee Building. Please take a look. If not
claimed by the end of the school term, we will be donating them to the second hand uniform
store. Thank you
THANK YOU
A big thank you to Danni Mearns (Mum of Chloe 3/4N) who attends to Scholastic Book Club day after
day doing such a wonderful job for Students and Teachers. We really appreciate all you do.
Chelsea Primary School and Patterson Lakes Primary School
present a night with:
Andrew Fuller
Andrew has been a principal consultant to the national drug
prevention strategy REDI, the ABC on children’s television shows, is
an Ambassador for Mind Matters and is a member of the National
Coalition Against Bullying.
Save the date:
Thursday 18th February
2016
7.30-9.00pm
Patterson Lakes Primary
School hall
$5 per head
We all want our children to be resilient. This talk outlines the
key factors as well as what adults can do to promote this in
kids.
As Andrew describes, resilience is “the happy knack of being able to bungy
jump through the pitfalls of life – to rise above adversity and obstacles.”
SUBWAY LUNCHES
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Envelopes are distributed every Thursday for the following week’s lunch orders and
can also be collected from the office at other times.
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Orders must be returned to the office’s silver money box no later than Wednesday morning.
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Please ensure that your child’s name, class and selections are clearly printed on the envelopes.
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Please insert the correct amount of cash and seal the envelope. No change will be given.
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If the order is not legible or the money is incorrect, your child will miss out on lunch.
PLEASE NOTE:
SPC FRUIT CUP (STRAWBERRY FRUIT PUREE) WILL BE REPLACING THE YOGHURT.
The DET does not endorse the products or services of any private advertiser.
No responsibility is accepted by the DET.